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Boys gathered beneath Boston's Liberty Tree in February 1770 turn a dispute over imported goods into a test of loyalty. Hardy Baker, a barber's apprentice, reports that shopkeeper Theophilus Lillie is selling British wares despite an agreement among local traders. Amos Richardson presses him for proof, while eleven-year-old Chris Snyder speaks up in his defence. Their arguments bring the politics of the occupied city into the talk and rivalries of young people.
James Otis's historical story follows the uneasy boundary between public protest and reckless provocation. In the streets, citizens and soldiers watch each other with growing suspicion; among the boys, claims of courage can become threats. Amos and Jim question Hardy's behaviour even as they support the demand that the troops leave Boston.
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Book facts
- Author
- James Otis
- Reading time
- About 100 minutes
- Pages
- 66
- Language
- English
- Genre
- Childrens Classics
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- PDF, EPUB, Read online